Vaginal Discharge, Itching or Irritation

There are several infections that can cause vaginal discharge, itching and irritation. We will discuss the most common ones.

Yeast infections are extremely common in women. They can cause discharge, itching and irritation. Frequently, the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection can be easily recognized:

• Is your discharge thick and white?

• Does the discharge look like cottage cheese?

• Does it smell yeasty, like bread rising in the oven?

• Do you have a lot of vaginal itching?

  Yes, I have at least one of these symptoms.

  No, I do not have any of these symptoms.